FERNANDO LLORENTE may miss the start of Swansea's season after breaking his arm in a freak cycling accident.

The Swans top goalscorer last season suffered the injury on holiday and could miss their Premier League opener in six weeks’ time.

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Fernando Llorente has suffered a freak broken arm on holiday in ItalyCredit: Reuters

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Fernando Llorente was Swansea's top scorer last season with 15 goalsCredit: Getty Images

And that has dented plans for Paul Clement to use the Spaniard to lead his attack – or sell to rebuild his squad at the Liberty Stadium.

Llorente, 32, was believed to be in Italy on his summer break when the injury occurred.

Swansea have not commented to SunSport but may now look into the matter as a source says the ex-Juventus forward may have been riding a bike when crocked.

He was on a family holiday when he suffered the fractured lower arm.

The Swans are hopeful he could make the start of the season.

A statement from the club said: "The 32-year-old suffered the accident while cycling on a family holiday, and despite it not being a serious break that requires an operation, it does mean the club will have to tailor his pre-season training accordingly.

"The club remain optimistic that he will be available for selection for the first game of the Premier League season against Southampton on Saturday, August 12."

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Paul Clement now has a big decision to make whether to move for a new strikerCredit: Reuters

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Chelsea were close to signing the Spaniard during the January transfer windowCredit: PA:Press Association

Fernando Llorente player profile

Born in Pamplona, Spain in 1985

Joined Athletic Bilbao at the age of 11 and went onto play 333 times for the club

After leaving Bilbao in 2013 he joined Juventus and won three league titles

But he struggled to play regular first-team football and returned to Spain this time with Sevilla in 2015

Just a year later he joined Sswansea and scored crucial goals to keep them in the Premier League

Finished the club's top scorer with 15 and was linked with a switch to Chelsea

Has 24 caps for Spain and seven goals

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